Parishioner: Suspect Accused Of Stealing LI Church Donation Box Will 'Answer To A Higher Power'

WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief...

Parishioners said they’re stunned by the theft.

“I can’t believe anyone would steal from a church but they’re gonna have to answer to a higher power someday,” Roberta told WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs. “I don’t think there’s anything lower that someone can do by stealing from those who are trying to help others.”

Police released a surveillance photo of the suspect, who’s described as a white man with a thin to medium build and gray hair. He was wearing a red T-shirt at the time of the theft.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.